The ski cross elite gets to know the Haunold slope

The top athletes such as Olympic champion Brady Leman and Olympic champion Kelsey Serwa (both Canada), last year's double winner Marc Bischofberger (Switzerland), as well as the defending women's champions Heidi Zacher (Germany) and the Swede Sandra Naeslund explored the 1070 meter long route on the Haunold -Slope with a height difference of 230 meters. Siegmar Klotz from Pawigl near Lana also took part in his first official training session at his home World Cup and was very impressed with the course.

Klotz could celebrate a semi-circular anniversary in San Candido. The 31-year-old from Pawigl near Lana would be competing in his 25th World Cup race as a ski crosser on the Haunold slope. On Wednesday, the former speed ace achieved the seventh fastest training time (1.14,86:XNUMX minutes) and was immediately enthusiastic about the South Tyrolean route.

“It's crisp, nice to drive - like every year. The organizers here in San Candido have done a great job. It is immediately noticeable that the route is almost 3 percent the same as last year thanks to the use of the latest 100D technologies. For me it is always something very special to start here. Of course I hope that a lot of fans come to cheer me on,” said Klotz after his second training ride.

Klotz dreams of the big finale The races in Innichen are great. Here he celebrated his second-best World Cup result two years ago and came fifth in December 2016. “My form is good, even though things didn't go as planned at the start in Arosa. The first goal here in San Candido is to qualify for the finals. After that I want to survive at least one round. Reaching the small final would be great, the big final would be a dream,” explained Klotz.

When asked about working with his former teammate Stefan Thanei, who is now part of the coaching staff of the Italian national team, Siegmar Klotz said: “It is very pleasant to exchange ideas with him. He only ended his career after the past winter and can therefore put himself in our shoes very well. His tips are very important to me and I’m glad he’s part of our team.” Two qualifying runs on Thursday The Olympic champion from Sochi, Marielle Thompson, achieved the best training time for women. The Canadian, who has two second places and one third place in San Candido, completed the course in 1.17,55:1.13,91 minutes. Among the men, Frenchman Bastien Midol had the fastest line (XNUMX).

A fast line is also needed in qualifying tomorrow, Thursday, in order to be able to take part in the races on Friday, December 21st and Saturday, December 22nd. There is a special starting ticket for both races, which is given to the best 32 men and the fastest 16 women. The first qualifying run starts at 10.45:13.30 a.m., the second at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

There are new start times for the finals on Friday, December 21st. The men's round of 12.30 begins at 13.30:22 p.m., while the men's and women's quarter-finals are scheduled for 32:10.15 p.m. On Saturday, December 11.15nd, the round of the last XNUMX men begins at XNUMX:XNUMX a.m., and the quarter-finals for both genders begin at XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. AUDI FIS Skicross World Cup and Cross Alps Tour 2018 in Innichen – program Thursday, January 20.12.2018th, XNUMX: 10.45 a.m.: Men's qualification (1st race) 12.00 p.m.: Women's qualification (1st race) 13.30 a.m.: Men's qualification (2st race) 14.45 p.m.: Women's qualification (2st race)

Friday, December 21.12.2018st, 1 (XNUMXst race): 12.30 p.m.: Round of 32 of the top XNUMX men 13.30 p.m.: Quarterfinals of the Top 16 women and Top 16 men

Saturday, December 22.12.2018nd, 2 (XNUMXnd race): 10.15 p.m.: Round of 32 of the top XNUMX men 11.15 p.m.: Quarterfinals of the Top 16 women and Top 16 men

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The ski cross elite gets to know the Haunold slope

The Ski Cross World Cup in San Candido officially began on Wednesday with the first training runs.

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